[AISWorld] Endowed chair search (second notice) - happy to chat at AMCIS

[Carte, Traci]

State Farm Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity, School of Information Technology, Illinois State University, Normal IL

The School of Information Technology in the College of Applied Science and Technology invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position at the rank of associate or full professor (full professor preferred), with a start date of August 16, 2023.  The successful candidate will be named the State Farm Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity and is expected to lead all aspects (research, education, and outreach) for our Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD). The Endowed Chair responsibilities come with a reduced teaching load so that the faculty member may coordinate the curriculum, mentor students and colleagues, represent the program to on-campus and external partners, pursue an independent scholarly agenda, and provide leadership related to research and creative activity. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining the school's designation as a CAE-CD, sustaining strong relationships with industry partners, and leading the cybersecurity faculty in pursuing external grants. The Endowed Chair is appointed for a term of five years with the possibility of renewal.

ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed. Women, veterans, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: To be considered, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of academic leadership as well as strong research accomplishments and teaching success in the fields of cybersecurity or information assurance. The school emphasizes balanced excellence in innovative instruction and research. The successful candidate will have experience coordinating and mentoring undergraduate and master's student research. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Salary, Rank, and Tenure: The position is a nine-month tenure track appointment. The salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Application Procedure: For full consideration, applicants must attach (a) a cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) one-page statement of your research agenda and how students and other faculty fit into it, and (e) contact information for three references to posting number 513967 via this link: https://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/. For full consideration, applications should be received by September 30th. Review of applications will begin Oct 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled or withdrawn.

The School: The School of Information Technology (it.illinoisstate.edu) is one of eight units in the College of Applied Science and Technology (cast.illinoisstate.edu<http://cast.illinoisstate.edu/>). The school offers undergraduate majors in Computer Science (CS), Cybersecurity, Information Systems (IS), and Computer Networking and two Master of Science programs: Computer Science and Information Systems. The undergraduate Cybersecurity program is certified as a CAE-CD. The undergraduate CS and IS programs are accredited by ABET. The school has approximately 950 undergraduate, 150 graduate students and 25 full-time faculty.

Illinois State University and the College of Applied Science and Technology:
A small-college experience with large-university opportunities.
Illinois State University (www.illinoisstate.edu<http://www.illinoisstate.edu>) distinguishes itself from other institutions in the state and the region by providing a unique educational climate that adds a beneficial dimension to the state's system of higher education. The first public university in Illinois, Illinois State University was founded in 1857. Today, we are a dynamic, fiscally sound university of more than 20,000 students offering 160+ major/minor options in six colleges. In our most recent strategic plan Educate Connect Elevate<https://strategicplan.illinoisstate.edu/>, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university.

Bloomington-Normal Community:  Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a population of approximately 167,000 in the greater metro area and conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis, two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield, many of which are accessible by Amtrak Train. The community is home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Country Financial, Rivian Motors, and State Farm Insurance International Headquarters. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

If you have any questions regarding the posting or the position, please contact me. I will also be attending AMCIS if you would like to meet to discuss this opportunity:

Traci Carte, Director and Professor
School of Information Technology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790-5480
tacart3 at ilstu.edu<mailto:tacart3 at ilstu.edu>

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/ Veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at 309-438-3383 or visit http://equalopportunity.illinoisstate.edu.


Dr. Traci Carte
Director, School of IT
Professor of IS
Illinois State University
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